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Pollution
Insiders dish dirt on Sydney’s secret ‘contaminated waste dump’
The NSW Environment Protection Authority is facing claims of mismanagement from its own investigators after it uncovered an alleged illegal waste dump containing asbestos.
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Russia-Ukraine war
Ukraine pleaded for help from Australia six months ago. It hasn’t heard back
Ukraine fears it will not receive a requested shipment of Australian coal by winter, despite pleading directly with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
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International students
Colleges face mass closures as students from whole continents banned
Hundreds of private colleges face closure as the government pushes ahead with its plan to slash migration.
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Development
This man’s castle is his home, and an airport is ruining the serenity
Just like the plot of the beloved Australian movie The Castle, a lovingly built family home is under threat from encroaching development.
‘You’re an idiot’: Man survives fall from coastal walk, spends night on ledge
The bushwalker fell off a cliff, fished himself out of the ocean and spent the night on a rock ledge. Somehow he survived unscathed.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Amid the ugly Middle East debate, we’ve lost sight of the obvious
One wonders how many of those making the Israel-Hamas equivalence point, including quite a few in the press, had taken 10 minutes to read the ICC prosecutor’s statement.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Albo’s open for business: The companies the PM keeps
A copy of the prime minister’s diary, released under freedom of information, shows he has plenty of time for the big end of town.
Opinion
Immigration
Politicians don’t control immigrant numbers, and usually don’t want to
Politicians could exercise more control over immigration, but neither side has particularly wanted to.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
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Visual art
The painting a prime minister tried to ban
June Mendoza’s painting of John Gorton caused a sensation when it was unveiled. She remains the only woman to have painted an official portrait of an Australian prime minister.
Donald Trump booed loudly at libertarian convention
The raucous event for the former president marked a sharp departure from the typical celebratory atmosphere at such Trump campaign gatherings.
Twelve people injured after Qatar Airways plane hits severe turbulence
The incident comes five days after a man died and dozens of people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London hit severe turbulence.
Analysis
State of Origin
Luai might be the most polarising player in NSW. But Maguire needs his belief
The Blues coach wants players who run towards the fire. After weeks of injury carnage, his Origin hopes rest with Luai leading the way.
Tedesco axed in massive Origin shake-up, six Blues to debut
NSW coach Michael Maguire has made a huge statement for his first Origin match in charge, dropping the captain and calling up a clutch of players to make their debuts.
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AFL 2024
Warner hits pause on Swans talks as value skyrockets
The dynamic midfielder rejected a contract extension from the Swans earlier this year, and his hot form looks set to spark a bidding war for his services.
These 10 popular supermarket foods are worse for you than you probably think
Some food products may look and sound healthy, but a closer look at their nutritional profile reveals they can be anything but.
Opinion
Tripologist
Four common travel items that could get you in strife
Several years ago, waiting for a bus in Warsaw, a pair of police officers were paying me close attention. Something was not right.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Demand for prescription skincare is on the rise. But do you really need it?
Influencer beauty culture has supercharged the demand for prescription skincare, particularly among younger people.
NRL 2024
Analysis
Arthur, Moses back Eels culture after sacking
Sacked coach Brad Arthur is still defending the culture at Parramatta, and a TV reporter has accused star half Mitchell Moses of swearing at him.
Why Nathan Cleary can no longer be NRL’s hardest trainer
The Penrith superstar has a reputation for being rugby league’s most fastidious trainer. Then another hamstring injury changed everything.
Sydney
Financial woes cast ‘significant doubt’ over Northern Beaches Hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital owes $280 million to Healthscope, the private hospital operator that tumbled to a $649 million loss in 2023.
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Insolvency
The high-profile Sydney yoga studio at the centre of a decidedly un-zen scandal
Egg of the Universe has been accused of trading while insolvent, owing tens of thousands of dollars while plunging further into debt and making generous loans to directors.
Even before Eraring was extended, NSW was set to miss climate targets
The state is forecast to fall short of legislated targets to reduce greenhouse emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 and 70 per cent by 2035. What can be done to get back on track?
A noose, death hood and hanged woman’s letter: How being NSW sheriff has changed over 200 years
The role of sheriff has existed in NSW since 1824, but many could be excused for not knowing what the job entails.
Residents in ‘nice suburb’ object to more events at Moore Park
Plans to hold more events in a section of the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park have sparked opposition from residents.
Politics
The ‘extraordinary numbers’ signalling years of pain for renters
An expert analysis shows migration, low vacancy rates and soft investment will drive rental inflation beyond its current 15-year high.
Business
Lendlease investors to demand answers at Monday showdown
Embattled chief executive Tony Lombardo will outline the global property giant’s direction, with investors bracing for a barrage of changes.
World
Taiwan’s Kinmen islands are a stone’s throw from China. Inhabitants are torn
If China were to attack Taiwan, this string of islands is at the front line. Kinmen is less than 10 kilometres from the Chinese mainland and remnants of past battles are everywhere.
Opinion
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Property
Ben was priced out of his first choice suburbs. Then he was evicted
At one point in his near two-year search he tried to buy a house with asbestos but it sold for $240,000 more than the price guide.
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Title Deeds
Rich lister looks to double his money selling Wahroonga acreage for $9m
Five years later the only improvement is approval for subdivision.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Tempted to squeeze your blackheads? Do this instead
No matter how old you are, blackheads are always present. Here’s how to tackle them head on.
Opinion
Spectrum
Quiche used to seem amazing, when did we become so immune to delight?
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
‘Misogynistic massacre’: Sydney Writers’ Festival’s closing address
A feminist author used her closing address to call out “himpathy”, where men who commit violence receive “disproportionate and undue sympathy”.
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Sport
Tedesco axed in massive Origin shake-up, six Blues to debut
NSW coach Michael Maguire has made a huge statement for his first Origin match in charge, dropping the captain and calling up a clutch of players to make their state debuts.
Analysis
State of Origin
Luai might be the most polarising player in NSW. But Maguire needs his belief
The Blues coach wants players who run towards the fire. After weeks of injury carnage, his Origin hopes rest with Luai leading the way.
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AFL 2024
Warner hits pause on Swans contract talks as his value skyrockets
Dynamic midfielder Chad Warner rejected a contract extension from the Swans earlier this year, and his hot form looks set to spark a bidding war for his services.
Fittler pays tribute to Edwards among Madge’s Origin ‘surprises’
The Blues have named six NSW Origin rookies as Michael Maguire’s predecessor Brad Fittler congratulated Dylan Edwards on a long-awaited debut at the expense of incumbent captain James Tedesco.
‘Oscar, we do see the impact of the damage’: Why Piastri’s third F1 podium is his most telling yet
Australian Oscar Piastri avoided a horror crash to claim his third Formula 1 career podium ahead of some of the sport’s biggest names at the Monaco GP.
Opinion
Super Rugby
Waratahs are not the only problem child in Super Rugby’s dysfunctional family
Rugby Australia must be learning that centralisation means taking on the problems of the franchises, not magically making them disappear.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Arnold set to name Irankunda in Socceroos squad for June qualifiers
Graham Arnold is expected to call up the Bayern Munich-bound teenager for June’s World Cup qualifiers, days after he effectively put the national team coach on notice.
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Arthur, Moses back Eels culture after sacking
Sacked coach Brad Arthur is still defending the culture at Parramatta, and a TV reporter has accused star half Mitchell Moses of swearing at him at training.
